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Web clippers typically run as browser extensions or built-in features of productivity and knowledge tools. They enable users to select sections of text, images, links, or entire pages and send them to a centralized repository, note, or workflow for future access.
What Web Clippers Do
Web clippers simplify the act of gathering information from the web. Instead of copying text manually and pasting it into documents or tools, users can use a clipper to:
- Save snippets of articles, documentation, or web content
- Archive pages for offline reading or review
- Capture screenshots or annotated views of content
- Send clipped content directly into knowledge platforms, note systems, or task tools
How Web Clippers Work
Most web clippers work as browser extensions that add a button or context menu option to the browser. When a user activates the clipper:
- The tool captures the selected content or the full page.
- It formats the content into a structured snippet.
- The clipper sends the snippet to a destination (e.g., knowledge platform, note app, database).
Some clippers also let users tag, categorize, or annotate the clipped content before saving.
